The Penguin Concise Dictionary of Computing

• Author(s): Dick Pountain,
• Publisher: Penguin Books
• Pages: 506
• ISBN_10: 0140514368
  ISBN_13: 9780140514360
  
• Language: en
• Categories: Computers / Computer Science , Computers / Hardware / Personal Computers / General , Computers / Reference , Reference / General , Reference / Dictionaries ,

Description:... This highly accessible dictionary is the ideal source of information on all aspects of the world and language of computers. Covering terms from A20 gateto Zip drive, via floppy disk, matrixand Word for Windows, The Concise Penguin Dictionary of Computingwill be invaluable not only to experts, including programmers and engineers, but to anyone who owns or uses a computer and wishes to improve their skills.

• Explains fundamental computing concepts in detail, using clear language
• Identifies and explains jargon, abbreviations, acronyms and slang, as well as terms relating to the internet, CD-ROMs and numerous software packages
• Covers both Macs and PCs
• Takes account of the very latest developments